New England College Receives Three EANH 2025 Awards

Three members of the New England College Community have received Presidents’ Awards from the Education Alliance for New Hampshire (EANH).

EANH Presidents’ Awards
Each spring, the awards recognize campus and community members who serve as catalysts for positive change. Among those honored are college students; higher-education faculty, staff, and administrators; and representatives of local K–12 schools and nonprofits.

The presidents of EANH’s member colleges and universities nominate award candidates. EANH presents awards on the basis of outstanding contributions to education and opportunity in New Hampshire.

• The Presidents’ Leadership Award honors a student or student organization that has made outstanding contributions to community and/or civic engagement efforts on their campus.
• The Presidents’ Good Steward Award goes to a faculty, administration, or staff member who is dedicated to campus-community engagement.
• The Presidents’ Community Partner Award honors a nonprofit organization that has partnered with a EANH member campus to enhance community life in meaningful and measurable ways.

New England College’s Award Recipients:

Presidents’ Leadership Award
Sumana Krovi

Sumana cares deeply about the value of education, particularly the need to gain experience and grow as a scholar, thinker, and citizen. She has shown strong leadership capabilities in student organizations such as the New England College Student Government Association, leading the efforts of the Kamala Harris campaign as the campus organizing fellow; conducting meaningful research and interviews for the college’s radio station, WNEC, including a podcast interview with U.S. Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander; assisting the Center for Civic Engagement’s voter education work; and working in the admissions office. During the 2024–2025 academic year, Sumana has been an invaluable asset to both the Politics program and the Center for Civic Engagement in their efforts to educate and inform student voting and political involvement both inside and outside of the classroom. Sumana was instrumental in the Center for Civic Engagement’s successful November 2024 election get-out-the-vote operation, providing nonpartisan information to NEC students about how and where to register to vote. She created and filmed creative videos for social media that were distributed by the College that were intended to motivate her fellow students to participate in the electoral process and then worked diligently to encourage students to vote through face-to-face conversations. Sumana has demonstrated an advanced aptitude for academic excellence, enhancing our civic environment, and living up to the standards of what it means to be a good citizen.

Presidents’ Good Steward Award
Jessi Hull

Jessi Hull is the Medical Director and Nurse Practitioner at New England College. In the past year, Jessi has used her expertise and sought out development opportunities to help advance health services on our campus and in our community. Jessi was part of a small group of health professionals who organized and implemented a statewide conference for wellness staff from area institutions. Jessi was not only a planner of this event, but gave a speech on trans-affirming healthcare to help colleagues learn how to support their students more thoroughly. Jessi has also worked with the State to offer no-cost vaccines to numerous students, including students who may not have sufficient health insurance to cover the costs of immunizations. Additionally, she has been able to increase access to sexual health-related medications for students, eliminating cost barriers and making our services more comprehensive. She has partnered with the local food pantry to provide greater access for food-insecure students. Lastly, Jessi cultivated a relationship with the local Lions Club that has resulted in the Lions members offering rides to students who need transportation for healthcare-related appointments. Overall, Jessi has increased the profile of the Wellness Center on campus, increased the professional knowledge of her staff, expanded education and service offerings to students, and has been an advocate for student self-advocacy for their own health. She is indeed a Good Steward.

Presidents’ Community Partner Award
Concord Hospital

Concord Hospital exemplifies the essence of a true community partner through its unwavering commitment to improving healthcare education and workforce development. As a nonprofit healthcare institution, Concord Hospital has played a pivotal role in addressing critical nursing shortages by fostering an innovative and sustainable partnership with New England College’s (NEC) Cooperative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. This partnership has redefined clinical nursing education by integrating preceptors as clinical teachers, ensuring that nursing students receive hands-on, immersive experiences from the start of their education. By investing in structured preceptor training, mentorship, and continuous institutional support, Concord Hospital has enhanced the preparedness and confidence of new nurses entering the workforce, directly contributing to improved patient care and long-term workforce retention. Through this forward-thinking initiative, the hospital has strengthened the healthcare pipeline and provided meaningful, real-world learning opportunities for students, reinforcing the bridge between academic learning and clinical practice. Beyond its educational impact, Concord Hospital’s dedication to enhancing community health is both measurable and transformative. By embracing collaborative models that support nursing students throughout their clinical education, the hospital has addressed systemic workforce challenges while ensuring that patients receive care from well-trained and competent nurses. This commitment to fostering an environment where academia and practice coexist in a mutually beneficial way underscores the hospital’s role as a leader in innovative healthcare solutions. Concord Hospital’s sustained investment in academic-practice partnerships, workforce resilience, and high-quality patient care demonstrates an extraordinary level of civic engagement, making it deserving of the Presidents’ Community Partner Award.

About Education Alliance for New Hampshire
The Education Alliance for New Hampshire (formerly Campus Compact for NH) is a nonprofit that empowers students on their educational journey by aligning resources, programs, and partnerships to create equitable education and career opportunities for students, families, and communities. We are led by New Hampshire’s colleges and universities who collectively want to make a positive impact on communities across the state. For more information, see edalliancenh.org.

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